Official specs side by side
| Spec | JDM: 1500HG Shimano Japan table | USDM: OCEAJG1500HG Shimano US table |
|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.4:1 | 6.4:1 |
| Weight | 405 g (≈ 14.3 oz) | 14.3 oz |
| Max drag | 7 kg (≈ 15.4 lb) | Not confirmed |
| Retrieve per crank | 97 cm (≈ 38.2 in) | Not confirmed |
| Braid / PE capacity | PE 2-500, 2.5-400, 3-320 (gō-m) | 40/300, 50/250, 65/180 |
| Mono / fluoro capacity | Nylon Not confirmed (lb-m) Fluoro Not confirmed (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Handle side | Right and left versions | Not confirmed |
| Bearings | 8/1 | 8/1 |
| List price | ¥56,700 excl. tax | Not confirmed |
| Code | Product code 036674 (1500HG RIGHT) / 036681 (1501HG LEFT) JAN 4969363036674 (1500HG RIGHT) / 4969363036681 (1501HG LEFT) | SKU OCEAJG1500HG |
Values in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Manufacturer figures are shown without brackets.
Is the JDM Ocea Jigger 1500HG cheaper than the US OCEAJG1500HG?
Japan: ¥56,700 before consumption tax. US: Not confirmed. Checked 2026-10-11; we do not convert currencies.
Do the numbers match?
We convert the Japanese figures and compare them with the US table. Small gaps within rounding (0.15 oz, 1 lb, 0.6 in) count as a match.
| Item | JDM 1500HG | USDM OCEAJG1500HG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.4:1 | 6.4:1 | Matches after unit conversion |
| Weight | 405 g (≈ 14.3 oz) | 14.3 oz | Matches after unit conversion |
| Max drag | 7 kg (≈ 15.4 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 97 cm (≈ 38.2 in) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
Line capacity is not compared value by value: Japan rates PE line in gō (号) × metres, while the US table uses lb test × yards for a named braid, and the two cannot be converted exactly.
What only the Japanese listing gives you
- Product code and JAN: 036674 (1500HG RIGHT) / 036681 (1501HG LEFT) / 4969363036674 (1500HG RIGHT) / 4969363036681 (1501HG LEFT). Use these to match a Japanese retailer's listing and to order parts.
- Spool: 49 mm dia. / 25 mm width.
Officially listed compatibility applies to the Japanese reel as listed in Japan. We have not found a statement from Shimano that the US version takes the same parts, so we do not say it does.
Links
- Full Japanese specs and compatibility: Shimano Ocea Jigger 1500HG
- Shimano Ocea Jigger JDM: every size in the Japanese table · All JDM Shimano reels
- Every Ocea Jigger size: Japan vs US OCEA JIGGER
- Same size code in other series: Shimano Ocea Jigger F Custom 1500HG
- JDM sizes with no same-code US model
- Guide: how JDM and USDM listings differ
- Shimano Japan official page · Shimano US official page
Other Ocea Jigger sizes: JDM vs USDM
- Ocea Jigger 4000 vs OCEAJG4000
- Ocea Jigger 4000HG vs OCEAJG4000HG
- Ocea Jigger 2000NRPG vs OCEAJG2000NRPG
- Ocea Jigger 2000NRHG vs OCEAJG2000NRHG
Other Ocea Jigger sizes in our data
4000 · 4000HG · 1500PG · 1500XG · 2000NRPG · 2000NRMG · 2000NRHG · 2000NRXG
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (オシアジガー) (checked 2026-10-13)
- Shimano North America: OCEA JIGGER product table (checked 2026-10-13)